Mid April Update

April 15, 2013

Let’s see… I’ll be teaching at the Taos Wool Festival in October:  Aran Lace & Twisted Stitches.  I’m hoping to visit some LYSs while I’m there.  I’m bringing my mom along, so we’ll be making a small vacation out of the trip. I used to use my Let’s Do the Twist mitts for my Twisted [...]

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Book Review: Stitch Definition by Annie Maloney

April 8, 2013

Stitch Definition, Annie Maloney, 2013. Stitch Definition is Annie’s latest stitch dictionary, with 111 new stitch patterns, and four of Annie’s own designs incorporating them. The format is the same as Aran Lace:  a solid introduction covering the ins and outs of the stitches, yarn choices (including as section on handspun yarn), general design, shawl [...]

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Craftsy Spring Sale!

April 5, 2013

You all know I’m a fan of Craftsy classes….and they’re having a sale April 5-8! New classes will be on sale each day (and I heard the most classes on Saturday) so if you don’t see the one(s) you’re wanting on, say, Friday, go ahead & use the link to check back on the next [...]

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April KAL

April 3, 2013

The April/May KAL over at the Rav group is the Peacock Stole from California Revival Knits. From the group KAL announcement: This is, I think, a good beginner lace project — maybe not for your first lace (though I’m sure many/most folks could do it as such) but early on in your lace knitting career. [...]

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California Revival Knits patterns & more!

March 24, 2013

In case you didn’t know, all the patterns (except for the sweaters) from California Revival Knits are now up for ind individual download on Ravelry.   Great news if there was just one that really grabbed you! On other notes, the Yarnover Truck launch party was yesterday.  The truck is so pretty!  Maridee and Barbra [...]

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New Pattern: Surf’s Up Fingerless Mitts

March 21, 2013

Just in time for the Yarnover Truck Launch party this Saturday:  the Surf’s Up Fingerless Mitts! Yes, that’s me in a rash guard. Come on, after the Madrona Talent Show, you guys aren’t surprised by anything I do, right? Anyhow, the mitts.  Adorable, super fast to work up, with all the little details I like [...]

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